(a) To be eligible for a registration to practice veterinary
technology under the provisions of this article, the applicant
must:

(1) Be of good moral character;

(2) Have a degree in veterinary technology from an accredited
school, approved by the board;

(3) Have passed the examinations required by the board;

(4) Be at least eighteen years of age;

(5) Be a citizen of the United States or be eligible for
employment in the United States;

(6) Not have been convicted of a crime involving moral
turpitude;

(7) Not have been convicted of a felony under the laws of any
jurisdiction within five years preceding the date of application
for registration which conviction remains unreversed; and

(8) Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony under
the laws of any jurisdiction at any time if the offense for which
the applicant was convicted related to the practice of veterinary
technology or animal abuse or neglect.

(b) A person seeking registration under the provisions of this

article shall submit an application on a form prescribed by the
board and pay all applicable fees.

(c) A person registered to practice veterinary technology
issued by the board prior to July 1, 2010, shall for all purposes be considered registered under this article and may renew pursuant
to the provisions of this article.

Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2014 1st Special Session
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